Alabama Democrats debate primary loyalty and electors rules
A confused statement outlines Alabama Democratic plans for the 1952 presidential race. It asserts that delegates and electors may pledge to the national nominee or vote their own choice in the spring primary, with rules to allow or restrict loyalty based on party factions. The piece discusses loyalist versus independence positions and the impact on Alabama’s 11 electoral votes.
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Alax Dama
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Democrats of
National Party
Commie
Truman Hibert Humphrey
J Hoteld McGrath
Abdi
Wil Nol de Kiono
Alabama Funkite
National Democratic Party
Tractors and Tax Refunds Stir Alabama Farm News
A fragmented report notes Alabama farmers and taxpayers reacting to ad valorem taxes on tractors. It discusses the possibility of tax refunds, assessor actions, and debates over whether to withhold taxes or pursue refunds, citing statements from farm and rights groups within the Fourth Congressional District.
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Alabama
Wera
Rehator Butler Calls for Reform to Curb Revolving Door
Butler urges restrictions on former federal officials joining private firms to end the revolving door. He links ex-agency staff moving to industry with conflicts of interest and seeks a ban for at least ten years to restore public trust and curb influence over lawmakers.
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Rehator Butler
Nooraske
Opr
IC Senate
Sears
Ron
Senator Butler
Congress
Teyenar
Raa Orient
Government budget notes and quirky sponge claim
The document cites Mississippi legislature budget considerations for 1950 52 and mentions Governor Field and Winfrey. It notes a special appropriation to operate portable electne chairs and references agricultural innovations including a sponge used in surgical operations that can be left in place without harm.
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Mississippi
Ite
Winfrey
Tae Department of Agricultre
Point Four divides Alabama Democrats in Sparkman letter
The letter from John Temple Graves criticizes Senator Sparkman for omitting a fourth course for Alabama Democrats in the Truman era. It argues the South risks losing patronage and influence in Washington if loyalty to Trumanism prevails, and contends that Southern Democrats must resist aligning with Republicans while preserving party strength.
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John Sparkman
Truman
Alabama
National Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senate
Ggil
Starkmann
Russell
Byrd
James F. Byrnes
Strom Tourmond
Gessner McCorvey
Tom Abernethy
South
Truman Humphreys
Leavis
Cash Stanley
FEPC
Harry Ayers
Aevision
Hanna
Marcaniono
Small Houses Versus Large Homes in New York
Hal Boyle reflects on the shift from roomy rambling farms to dense modern housing, contrasting large family homes with the charm of old beamed houses. He recalls family life, dining rooms, tribal justice at meals, and the loyalty of households, arguing that despite cramped spaces, love and community thrived in large families.
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New York
James Treemvict
Tramelimt
Trash dumping crackdown targets rural roads in Montgomery
Montgomery Citizens warned the sheriff’s office will enforce a $1 to $90 fine for illegal trash dumping on rural roads as about 500 signs alert motorists. Officials claim dumping worsens sanitation and road safety, with deputies trained to arrest violators and deter the practice countywide.
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Citzens
Montzmery
Montgomery County
Genger Moslex
Mosco
Rover
Rilaauon
Sity
Rocking Chairs and Relaxation in a Spring Fever Time
A fragment from the Moniie Register contemplates aging, relaxation, and spring fever amid Washington welfare talk. It hints at selective distribution of comfort items like rocking chairs to officials and notes bureaucratic tension with tax norms and public funds.
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Gaya Relaa
Anya
Washington
Moniie Register
May primary shapes Dem executive committee faction
Huntville Times reports upcoming May primary could decide the Democratic Executive Committee's makeup. The piece notes internal factions, with key lawmakers and influential voters likely to determine outcomes as the influence of a portion of Congress members weighs heavily.
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Democrate
Huntaville Times
Folsom Road Vote Tied to Hamm Governorship Bid
The Selma Times Journal reports Folsom administration uses all means to back Philip J Hamm in the governor race. Central Alabama voters hear threats of delaying road projects if Hamm is not supported, signaling political pressure on the county to align with the campaigns.
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Phesgure
Hamm
Times-Journal
Folsom Administration
Philip J Hamm
Walence
Montgomery
Alabahana
Hamm Hat
Selma Times-Journal
Never Before Dug Up So Much in Tribune Shuffles
A garbled passage mentions Moye and Marek Sh as Tribune names in a grudging, fragmented report about unusual amounts of material unearthed. The readable fragments hint at a news item involving digging or excavations and named persons.
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Marek Shasses Tribune
Walkout pressures grow as Truman aides split over policy
Washington reports a wave of resignations and threats from high officials amid disagreement with White House spending, anti business bias, and liberal cabinet push. Nourse Voorhees Whitney depart or threaten exit while Johnson Snyder and Sawyer resist the president's course, seeking to preserve party power and steer policy.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Democratic National
Tuman
Congress
Mi ‘Teumans
Edwin G Nourse
Ey Tracy S Voorhees
Cornshag
Vo Whitney
Commerce
Marring
Steeles Federal Reserve Board
Sephen T Baily
National Defente Ta
Nourte
Whith
Feinty Whitney
Walt
Whe House
Department of Dust
Defense Department
Voorhees
Johnson
Ke Elsenhewer
Mr Johnson
Eccles
Unions League
Chester
Thomas B McCabe
Willng
Acheson
Far East
Doug Jacl MacArour
Japan
Ms. Whitney
Ea “Co
Treasury
Snyder
Defense
Sawyer
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Whitney
Florida Has Lodgings For 500000 Visitors
Florida reports capacity for over half a million visitors with 29,552 places offering 513,000 rooms and 12,912 restaurants. State Hotel Commissioner J Trandon notes rapid growth in hotels, apartments, motor courts, and cafes across the 18 months ending March 31, with 1,500 hotels and dozens of lodging types expanding statewide.
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Tallahassee
Florida
J. Trandon
Landen
Compyasion
Dede
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